George McJunkin's Discovery of a Lifetime

Born sometime between 1851 and 1856, McJunkin originally came from Texas, and as a young man worked his way across Colorado and New Mexico as he pursued the life of...

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Profiles

James Reeves: The Mule Packer

“When I walk into any pack station or ranch, I know from the get-go that I'm probably not going to look like anyone else who works there. But anyone who...

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125 Years of Hockey: A Diverse & Surprising History

Hockey has a diverse history that may surprise even lifelong fans. From the first professional all-Black league formed in Nova Scotia to the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, funded by two...

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The Margins of Art, Science, & Superstition: Dr. J. Drew Lanham

J. Drew Lanham is an ornithologist, a professor of wildlife ecology at Clemson University, and a poet, naturalist, and hunter-conservationist. A prolific writer, he has authored the award-winning memoir, The...

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Mississippi Solo: Eddy Harris

In 1988, Eddy Harris published his first book, Mississippi Solo, an account of his canoe trip down the entire length of the river. Thirty years later Harris canoed the Mississippi...

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Honoring Your Call: Durrell Smith

Durrell Smith—artist, teacher, hunter, dog trainer, creator of Minority Outdoor Alliance, and founder of Gun Dog Notebook. His path in life and honoring his true calling. We caught up with...

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Black Regiments of the Alcan Highway

Seventy-eight years ago, the Army Corps of Engineers completed one of its most ambitious assignments of World War II—the Alaska-Canadian (Alcan) Highway. After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the Alcan...

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At Ease in the Wilderness: Ray Livingston

There is something therapeutic about being in the outdoors. A rebirth of the soul seems to happen each time dirt is ground under your boot, branches brush off your jacket,...

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The Jackie Robinson of Car Design: McKinley Thompson Jr.

McKinley Thompson Jr., a Ford designer who helped pen the first-generation Bronco, was the first African American designer hired at Ford Motor Company after graduating from ArtCenter College of Design...

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Why We Must: On Diversity in the Outdoors by Eddy Harris

“It’s easy to imagine that Black Americans don’t ski, don’t fly-fish for trout, don’t camp out, don’t kayak or surf, and don’t appreciate nature – don’t do a lot of...

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Maxville: The Town of Oregon’s African American Loggers

Nestled in the dense forests of Northeast Oregon stood Maxville, a former logging town that granted residence to African American loggers during the state’s exclusionary period, which saw Black people...

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Adam Edwards: What It Means to Be an Arborist

What is an arborist? Some folks call us urban lumberjacks. Some, urban forestry professionals. Others, tree care providers or tree surgeons. But what we are—at least our crew—is a group...

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The People Behind Our National Parks

We've all heard about John Muir and Teddy Roosevelt–two iconic symbols of public lands and our country's National Parks. In this article, we explore some of the lesser-known stories, behind...

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Filson Stands In Solidarity Against Racism

We stand in solidarity against racism. We don't claim to have all the answers. We know there's plenty of work to be done, and that's something we've never shied away...

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Profiles

Lael Johnson - Olympic Peninsula Fly Guide

Lael Johnson is a fly fisherman and guide on the Olympic Peninsula. His passion for the anadromous fish of Washington’s coastal rivers is contagious. He loves these fish, these rivers,...

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The Balance of Trust

Farriers spend years mastering the ancient craft of horseshoeing. It requires many hours of standing next to a hot forge, swinging a hammer, bending in uncomfortable positions, all within striking...

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